Embedded C Software Engineer - Vehicle Controls Tools (Linux & Automotive)

Embedded C Software Engineer – Vehicle Controls Tools (Linux & Automotive) Our client, a IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for an Embedded C Software Engineer – Vehicle Controls Tools (Linux & Automotive) for their Dearborn Heights, MI location. Responsibilities Design, develop, code, and test planned changes to software tools along-side with the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist Follow section change control process to bring approved changes to resolution Provide user support across the globe via phone, email, Webex, Instant Messaging, and 1/1 user interactions Provide user account creation, maintenance, and access controls Participate in the development and delivery of training material to global Ford community Document changes in the appropriate user manuals and other media Participate in User Forum meetings. Requirements Source 10+ years Embedded C/Linux Software Engineers with automotive controls experience and strong expertise in C programming, Linux system programming, Motif GUI development, and SQL/PostgreSQL. Prior OEM/Tier-1 experience in vehicle controls or calibration tools is highly preferred. Reject candidates lacking hands-on Embedded C/Linux development or automotive domain experience. 10+ years of software development experience Strong background in Embedded C programming Experience supporting automotive control systems and engineering tools In this role you will be assisting with the design, implementation, testing, documentation, and support of software changes to Client in-house developed control systems tools in automotive software Calibration Data management under the direction of the Vehicle Controls Tools Technical Specialist. Strong proficiency in C programming language with in-depth hands-on experience preferably in support of an embedded control systems environment Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms. Working knowledge of C programming concepts, including: Data structures Pointers Bit manipulation techniques File handling (read/write operations) Hash tables Recursion Experience in developing applications in Unix/Linux environments. Good knowledge of Unix/Linux development tools and concepts, including: Make and Makefiles GDB Vi/Vim editor Process creation and management using `fork()` Strong Linux system programming skills. Hands-on experience in code debugging and troubleshooting using GDB. Operating system calls, file input/output GUI development using Motif database or SQL Knowledge of H32 and A2L file formats. Familiarity with Exceed TurboX. Experience in control system software development and calibration. Experience with interfacing to Postgres database and Postgres table creation. Working experience of Code Configuration Management, Jira Issue Management, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint Excellent oral and written communication skills Top Skills C Programming GUI Development on Linus Motif database Years of Experience: 10.00 Years of Experience Why Should You Apply? Health Benefits Referral Program Excellent growth and advancement opportunities